Fees

Method of Payment

Cash or Credit/Debit cards are accepted.

*A processing fee will be charged by the vendor for each transaction.*

Processing Information for Concealed Carry Weapons Permit

Processing may take up to 45 days after the background check is complete and all
mental health returns are received. This process generally takes 60-90 days from
the date of application. If the application for a permit is denied, the applicant
will be notified in writing stating the reason for the denial. An applicant may
appeal the denial, revocation, or non-renewal of a permit by petitioning the Chief
District Court Judge.

The Permits Unit does not provide application status over the phone. Any applicant
wanting to check the status after 90 days from application date of a permit may request an update by emailing permits@fcso.us or by appearing in person at the Sheriff's Office.
Once the permit is approved, the applicant will be contacted by an autodialer via phone.
The applicant must appear in person and provide proper identification when picking up the permit.

General Information

Permit applications are taken under oath and notarized. False or fictitious information
provided during the application process may cause the applicant to be criminally
charged.

Permit is valid for a period of five (5) years.

Renewal of existing permit can be submitted up to 90 days before the expiration
date. Failure to renew an existing permit prior to the expiration date may result
in requiring a new firearms safety certificate.

If a permit is lost or stolen, the applicant must immediately notify the Permits
Unit in person and sign an affidavit. A duplicate card will be initiated at the
fee listed above.

When a change of address occurs, applicant must notify the Permits Unit in person within thirty (30) days. There is no fee incurred for this process, unless the individual requests a duplicate permit. If a duplicate permit is not obtained, the Change of Address Form must be kept with existing permit at all times.

Fingerprints are submitted to the SBI and FBI for criminal background checks; rejection
of fingerprints may result in the denial of an application.

There is no fingerprint requirement on renewals if prints were submitted electronically
via AFIS machine after June 30, 2001.

State law now allows individuals who possess a Carry Concealed Weapon Permit to make handgun purchases without a gun permit (but it is also at the dealer's discretion to require a purchase permit).